Franklin County community members offer their first-impressions to last week’s demonstration at the D.C. Capitol.
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Former Olympian was among mob that stormed Capitol, and his Team USA jacket gave him away
A former teammate of Michael Phelps and winner of five Olympic medals, Klete Keller has since deleted the social media accounts where he previously spoke out in support of Trump.
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Posted inNation / World
FBI report warned of ‘war’ at Capitol, contradicting claims there was no indication of potential violence
The report issued a day before the riots warned that extremists were preparing to go to Washington to commit violence and ‘war.’
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump says he takes no responsibility for Capitol insurrection, visits Texas
Trump defended his fiery rally remarks last week as ‘totally appropriate’ and showed no remorse for the following attack, the most serious and deadly domestic incursion at the Capitol in the nation’s history.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine law enforcement stepping up security around State House
There will be increased security at the State House in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration as police around the nation prepare for a possible second wave of violence by President Trump’s supporters.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine police departments face question: Were any of their officers at D.C. riot?
After officers in other states are disciplined for participating, several of the state’s largest police departments say they have no evidence that anyone in their ranks was at the Jan. 6 occupation of the Capitol.
Posted inNation / World, Uncategorized
Who were they? Here are photos of the Capitol rioters sought by FBI
The violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week was overwhelmingly made up of longtime Trump supporters. The FBI investigators had seen no indication antifa activists were disguised as Trump supporters.
Posted inNation / World, News
Video shows Capitol mob dragging police officer down stairs. One rioter beat the officer with an American flag pole.
The video adds a new layer of evidence documenting the brutal violence the pro-Trump mob unleashed during the attempted insurrection at the Capitol.
Posted inNation / World, Uncategorized
How barricaded lawmakers and aides sounded urgent pleas for help as police lost control of the Capitol
Peering out a window into a courtyard below, an adviser could see scores of people still streaming in – and no police in sight.
Posted inPerspective
US Capitol protesters, egged on by Trump, are part of a long history of white supremacists hearing politicians’ words as encouragement
The protests that ended in the storming of the US Capitol included members of white supremacy groups, the latest example of such groups being encouraged by politicians to challenge government.